Newport in Newport County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)

Trinity Church

— Rhode Island Slave History —

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 10, 2024

1. Trinity Church Marker

Inscription. Trinity Church was founded in 1698 as a mission of the Church of England. Early parishioners included slave owners and traffickers, such as George Gibbs II, interred here. The gravestone of his slave, Cuffe Gibbs, inspired the RISHM program. In 1762, Trinity founded a day-school for enslaved African and Indigenous children, educating up to 38 children each school year.

Erected by Rhode Island Slave History Medallions.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1698.

Location. 41° 29.238′ N, 71° 18.817′ W. Marker is in Newport, Rhode Island, in Newport County. It is on Frank Street just west of Spring Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 40 Mill St, Newport RI 02840, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in New England,

and on the Eastern

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Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Trinity Church (within shouting distance of this marker); 77 Division Street (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Queen Anne Square (about 400 feet away); Capt. George Mowat House (about 400 feet away); Christopher Ellery House (about 400 feet away); Billy Bottomore (about 400 feet away); Alexander Jack Jr. House (about 400 feet away); Samuel Bours House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport.

Additional keywords. human trafficking

Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 174 times since then and 15 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 14, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

Editor’s want-list for this marker. A wide shot of the marker in context. • Photo of Trinity Church edifice. • Grave stone of Cuffe Gibbs. • Can you help?